AFSCME responds to pension-slashing legislation

Following the General Assembly's passage of a bill that drastically reduces pension benefits for future state, university and local government employees, Council 31 leaders took to the airwaves to respond aggressively.

Employee benefits director Hank Scheff on Chicago Tonight:

Public affairs director Anders Lindall on Fox Chicago:

Click for a past summary of how AFSCME has battled back in response to attacks on public-employee pensions.